Finance and Operations Lead (ID:4867)

Flagship Private Equity (“PE”) fund-of-funds platform for accredited investors

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance, fund, and cash operations for the management company and investment holding entities.
• Finance duties include but are not limited to:
  • Maintain accurate financial records for the organization.
  • Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and ensure that they comply with accounting principles.
  • Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure timely processing, recording, and payment of invoices.
  • Prepare management reports and analysis for management decision making.
  • Prepare and submit tax returns and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  • Prepare, submit, and comply with MAS regulations for the licensed entity.
  • Coordinate and facilitate external audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
  • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Fund & Cash Operations duties include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee the operation management of the funds/accounts and the related monitoring and coordinating.
  • Collaborate closely with the investment team, investor relations team, fund administrator, custodians, and external partners to provide timely operational support for daily issues.
  • Evaluate service quality and contracts of external service providers to improve fund operations and protect company interests.
  • Provide inputs over accounting and tax structuring for onboarding of new investments.
• Work closely and coordinate with all business units and external parties, including fund administrators, banks, auditors, and tax agents, to support the regular reporting deliverables and deadlines.
• Participate and provide inputs in new workflow, system implementation, and project coordination.
• Initiate efficiency improvements to control enhancements.
• Participate in other work processes and ad-hoc tasks where required.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance/ACCA/CA Equivalent with 10-12 years of experience.
• Experience working in a fintech environment is preferred.
• Good understanding of SFRS(I) and private equity funds investment.
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to dive deep on ambiguous challenges and deliver actionable insight.
• Meticulous and able to work independently with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen learner with a positive attitude, motivated, and flexible to work in a small office environment.
• Aptitude in standard computer software (including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Oracle experience is a nice-to-have.